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Negotiations over US-UK tech deal stall
Posted onNegotiations over a technology deal between the UK and US have stalled due to stumbling blocks in wider trade negotiations between the two sides. The Technology Prosperity Deal – which was billed as “historic” when it was unveiled during US President Donald Trump’s state visit in September – saw both countries pledge to co-operate in…
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